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Do-it-yourself project for inexpensive repairs in a private house
Inexpensive do-it-yourself renovation in a private house from Joanna Wickham
Inexpensive do-it-yourself repairs in a private house are not so difficult! Joanna Wickham, interior stylist, shared design ideas for this. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand in Freemans Bay with a cat and a dog. A young woman underwent a 10-week renovation that made her townhouse more modern, beautiful and functional, while maintaining the charm of a 70s home.
When decorating the space, Joanna used used items from thrift stores. She inherited them from her grandparents. As a designer herself, Wickham understands how to make all these treasures fit together beautifully.
Interior decoration with things and furniture from a second-hand store
What Joanna loves most about second-hand items is their history and the vintage effect they create. This mid-century chair and antique lamp are examples of her special finds.
New life for an old armchair and an antique lamp in the interior of Joanna’s house
One of Joanna’s favorite places is the kitchen-dining room. Therefore, it was important to create a practical space here, in which it is pleasant to work. Before the reconstruction, this room looked very old-fashioned. Faux marble countertops, corner cabinets with barely holding doors, and hard-to-reach corner niches needed updating.
The transformation of the kitchen was carried out by Dion Gosling, head of Studio106. The idea was to turn this place into the “heart” of the house, where a lot of people always gather. The dining and kitchen areas are now connected to the outside area. There is a connection with nature here.
Combined space: kitchen and dining room open onto a terrace
The concrete floor of the patio does not prevent it from being green
A kitchen with freestanding elements has many advantages.
A brilliant solution was a stainless steel apron. Above it is a wax-polished shelf, which is decorated with ceramics. Hanging pots and pans save space.
Ergonomically designed cooking area
One top is made from real Calacatta marble, replacing the artificial one, while the others are made from wood and stainless steel.
The cozy living room is also adorned with second-hand “treasures”. All lamps have been collected over the years in second-hand shops and vintage markets. Joanna got a 1940s leather sofa and low-backed upholstered chairs from an antiques dealer at a bargain price. Between these armchairs, a narrow table under the old brass was perfectly placed.
Living room with vintage second-hand furniture
Concrete stairs give the house an industrial charm
Antique lamps decorate the house
The bedrooms are on the second floor. Joanna made her resting place light and airy. The room has a large window that lets in sunlight. It is minimally adorned with works by obscure artists and mid-century nightstands from a secondhand store. A linen curtain that hides clothes is a smart alternative to a built-in closet.
Joanna’s light and airy bedroom
The guest bedroom offers guests a relaxing break after exploring Auckland
Joanna is also a wedding photographer and works from her home office on the top floor overlooking the green street.
Joanna’s office on the second floor
Open space on the second floor
The bathroom is a small space. The owner of the house wanted a relaxing atmosphere that would create a strong feeling that you are on vacation in a beach bungalow or in an alpine house. Geometric concrete tiles replaced vinyl flooring, while marble tiles replaced wall cladding with Seratone panels.
Combined bathroom with marble walls
The glass door in the shower has been replaced with a linen curtain that is easy to clean and assemble, making the room feel more open. The mirror cabinet optimizes storage. A vintage Art Deco lamp in frosted glass and an antique French street lamp from an antique shop light up the bathroom.
Soft light makes a small bathroom especially cozy
According to Joanna, the atmosphere of her home resembles an oasis in the heart of the city, where one feels peace away from the bustle of the world. What do you think of her ideas for inexpensive repairs? Subscribe to our updates to be the first to know the news in the field of design.